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bush is a grandfather. his daughter jenna bush hager gave birth to a baby girl last night in new york. margaret laura mila hager. former president and first lady say they're elated about it but mr. bush said he doesn't plan to change any diapers any time soon. don't blame him. >>> need inspiration? our nation's warriors with the special treatment they deserve. about to compete in one of this country's most famous sporting events. that's today? [ male announcer ] we'll be with him all day as he goes back to taking tylenol. i was okay, but after lunch my knee started to hurt again. and now i've got to take more pills. ♪ yup. another pill stop. can i get my aleve back yet? ♪ for my pain, i want my aleve. ♪ [ male announcer ] look for the easy-open red arthritis cap. how old is the oldest person you've known? we gave people a sticker and had them show us. we learned a lot of us have known someone who's lived well into their 90s. and that's a great thing. but even though we're living longer, one thing that
bush is a grandfather. his daughter jenna bush hager gave birth to a baby girl last night in new york. margaret laura mila hager. former president and first lady say they're elated about it but mr. bush said he doesn't plan to change any diapers any time soon. don't blame him. >>> need inspiration? our nation's warriors with the special treatment they deserve. about to compete in one of this country's most famous sporting events. that's today? [ male announcer ] we'll be with him all...
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laura bush, mrs. hillary rodham clinton, mrs. barbara bush, mrs. rosalynn ♪arter. ♪ ladies and gentlemen, the president of the united states, barack obama, president george w. bush, president bill clinton, president george h.w. bush, president jimmy carter. ♪ [cheers and applause] please remain standing for the invocation by the reverend mark craig followed by the presentation of colors. >> let us pray. we have gathered here today, oh, god, to offer thanks for the life and the legacy of president and mrs. george w. bush. we thank you for their distinguished leadership to our nation. moreover, we are grateful for their moral courage and commitment to public service. oh, god, our lord, creator and sustainer, today we honor a man who genuinely believes in your quest of freedom for all. we ask that president bush and his family continue to feel the prayers and support of people all over the world who recognize his past and continued work for the expansion of freedom. we ask your blessings upon the george w. bush presidential center and all who wi
laura bush, mrs. hillary rodham clinton, mrs. barbara bush, mrs. rosalynn ♪arter. ♪ ladies and gentlemen, the president of the united states, barack obama, president george w. bush, president bill clinton, president george h.w. bush, president jimmy carter. ♪ [cheers and applause] please remain standing for the invocation by the reverend mark craig followed by the presentation of colors. >> let us pray. we have gathered here today, oh, god, to offer thanks for the life and the...
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on this side you'll have president bush and mrs. bush. 43. president bush and mrs. bush, 41 and you'll have the current president and mrs. obama. a big day as you look ought over the lectern there will be people from around the world and the country in a packed area. millions will be watching around the world on this dedication of the library. special report continues after the break. ♪ [ male announcer ] purpose elevates what we do. raises it to a more meaningful place. makes us live what we do, love what we do and fills our work with rewarding possibility. aarp connects you to a community of experienced workers and has tools to help you find what you're good at. an ally for real possibilities. aarp. go to aarp.org/possibilities. >>> whatever jurors were expecting from the defense in the murder trial of a philadelphia abortion doctor, what they got today wasn't it. correspondent shannon breen has a report which contains some disturbing material. >> reporter: an unexpected development today as the defense rested in the kermit goznel case without presenting a singl
on this side you'll have president bush and mrs. bush. 43. president bush and mrs. bush, 41 and you'll have the current president and mrs. obama. a big day as you look ought over the lectern there will be people from around the world and the country in a packed area. millions will be watching around the world on this dedication of the library. special report continues after the break. ♪ [ male announcer ] purpose elevates what we do. raises it to a more meaningful place. makes us live what we...
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i really enjoy documenting the entire bush family. >> host: did you get to know mrs. bush's low? >> guest: i did. >> host: i want to ask about this photo i very, very long couch. is this happenstance? >> guest: this is inside buckingham palace prior to departing for black-tie dinner hosted by the queen. the president and mrs. bush were staying there, walking around. they were like kids. they really enjoyed themselves. they said come photograph this on this couch. i really created a fun, light moment. >> host: there's another photo from 2001, were mr. and mrs. bush are dancing. >> guest: that was taken january 20, 2001. the president and mrs. bush were rehearsing before their very first inaugural ball backstage at the reagan center. just a quiet moment the two of them. obviously there's lots of commotion behind me because everyone is preparing for the event to start and they wanted to rehearse their dance, which they repeated a dozen times that night because of all the. >> host: and a lot of these photos come edc secret service agent standing around. what was your relationship --
i really enjoy documenting the entire bush family. >> host: did you get to know mrs. bush's low? >> guest: i did. >> host: i want to ask about this photo i very, very long couch. is this happenstance? >> guest: this is inside buckingham palace prior to departing for black-tie dinner hosted by the queen. the president and mrs. bush were staying there, walking around. they were like kids. they really enjoyed themselves. they said come photograph this on this couch. i...
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this is half an hour. >> mr. president, mrs. bush, thank you for being with us. let's talk about where we're at and the role of the institute and the museum. >> we're on the campus of s.m.u. in the heart of dallas, texas, which is our home. the museum is meant to kind of help a visitor relive the eight years of the 21st century. the museum explains the decision-making process that i went through as president. we hope the museum inspires people to serve. if somebody comes and when they leave we hope they want to serve their community or country in some way. the institute is a form for laura and myself to defend and support principles that we think are important. the principle of freedom, yielding peace or the notion that free enterprise is the best way to allocate resources and give people a chance to rise from poverty. or the notion that an educated society is necessary for a free society or a concept of who is given word -- in other words, i'm out of politics but i'm not out of policy. our institute is a way to deliver concrete results and making make the world
this is half an hour. >> mr. president, mrs. bush, thank you for being with us. let's talk about where we're at and the role of the institute and the museum. >> we're on the campus of s.m.u. in the heart of dallas, texas, which is our home. the museum is meant to kind of help a visitor relive the eight years of the 21st century. the museum explains the decision-making process that i went through as president. we hope the museum inspires people to serve. if somebody comes and when...
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bush and mrs. bush, to president and mrs. carter, current and former world leaders, michelle and i are honored to be with you to mark this historic occasion. this is a texas sized party. that's worthy of what [ inaudible ] we're here to do today. when all the former living presidents are all together, it is a special day for our democracy. we've within called the world's most exclusive club, but the truth is our club is more like a support group. last time we all got together was just before i took office and i needed that because as each of these leaders will tell you, no matter how much you may think you're ready to assume the office of the presidency, it is impossible to truly understand the nature of the job until it is yours, until you're sitting at that desk. that's why every president gains a greater appreciation for all those who served before them, leaders from both parties who have taken on the challenges and felt the enormous weight of a nation on their shoulders. for me that appreciation extends to president bush.
bush and mrs. bush, to president and mrs. carter, current and former world leaders, michelle and i are honored to be with you to mark this historic occasion. this is a texas sized party. that's worthy of what [ inaudible ] we're here to do today. when all the former living presidents are all together, it is a special day for our democracy. we've within called the world's most exclusive club, but the truth is our club is more like a support group. last time we all got together was just before i...
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bush. mr. draper in the book could a black kid from south-central los angeles be the photographer for the president of the united states? was the answer that question? >> guest: that's a big yes. >> host: how did you get the job? >> guest: back in 2000 i was assigned by the "associated press" to cover the bush campaign and i was the photographer. that is my background, photojournalism. i covered the campaign full-time for 18 months. >> host: did you get to know the president and that kind of work? >> guest: you do, you do. you spend a lot of time on the road mostly with other journalists and a lot of time with staff, campaign staff and i really didn't think about the job until actually after the election because you might remember the election wasn't decided that night and during the recount, that gave me the opportunity to receive a position of governor bush had won the election. everything lined up. that was perfect timing for me because right after he became president-elect i had the opportu
bush. mr. draper in the book could a black kid from south-central los angeles be the photographer for the president of the united states? was the answer that question? >> guest: that's a big yes. >> host: how did you get the job? >> guest: back in 2000 i was assigned by the "associated press" to cover the bush campaign and i was the photographer. that is my background, photojournalism. i covered the campaign full-time for 18 months. >> host: did you get to know...
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. >> mrs. hillary rodham clinton. >> mrs. barbara bush. >> mrs. roslyn carter. >> these an unusual picture in the papers tomorrow. david, what do you think? you know all these people. >> i think this is such a singular moment in our country, and it's so important in our politics, for those of us who follow politics so closely and understand the deep ideological and philosophical differences. this is a celebration of the presidency, and that doesn't just mean pomp and circumstance. it means an appreciation for what's hard about it, what's unique about it, that you are scrutinized from left and right no party your party, and there is a special bond here. these families understand it and the men we'll see understand it all too well. >> speaking of ruffles and flourishes, there it is, about to meet the presidents, i believe. >> ladies and gentlemen, the president of the united states, barack obama. >> it never gets old for them. >> john kennedy says it has a certain belt to it. >> you see governor bush and hillary clinton walking out side by side. eno
. >> mrs. hillary rodham clinton. >> mrs. barbara bush. >> mrs. roslyn carter. >> these an unusual picture in the papers tomorrow. david, what do you think? you know all these people. >> i think this is such a singular moment in our country, and it's so important in our politics, for those of us who follow politics so closely and understand the deep ideological and philosophical differences. this is a celebration of the presidency, and that doesn't just mean pomp...
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president bush and mrs. bush are continuing that through the bush center. it's going to last for decades to come hopefully. >> bob: i have got to get out of here they are yelling in my ire as usual. thanks, dana, we will see you back in one more thing with another big announcement coming up on the five. stunning new developments in the terror attack in boston. what was the fbi -- what did they say that the muslim terrorist suspects were plotting to do? next. am i supposed to read this too? and which city were they targeting? that answer ahead. how was that for professional? >> terrible. >> you should run for president. ofghettio's. that's what happy kids are made of. campbell's. it's amazing what soup can do. [ male announcer ] just when you thought you had experienced performance a new ride comes along and changes everything. the 2013 lexus gs. this is the pursuit of perfection. using telemedical and mobile technologies, verizon innovators are connecting trauma surgeons to patients in the field. helping them get the attention they need, before they even re
president bush and mrs. bush are continuing that through the bush center. it's going to last for decades to come hopefully. >> bob: i have got to get out of here they are yelling in my ire as usual. thanks, dana, we will see you back in one more thing with another big announcement coming up on the five. stunning new developments in the terror attack in boston. what was the fbi -- what did they say that the muslim terrorist suspects were plotting to do? next. am i supposed to read this...
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bush and mrs. bush, and we'll bring it to you tomorrow night. but we want to turn first and right away to the latest on the boston bombings. we're all going to hear from someone we've been waiting to meet, the boston man who went out of his home to look at his boat and ended up ending a massive manhunt for a terror suspect. and how he did it is even more extraordinary than we knew. we turn to news anchor ed harding of our boston affiliate wtvb, with the exclusive interview tonight. >> i know people say, it's blood on the boat. if he saw blood and went in -- >> reporter: not true? >> not true. >> reporter: david henneberry is the only one who knows the whole story of how the second suspect was discovered. but he says it's not the story he all heard. he never saw any blood on the outside of his boat. it was a more subtle clue something was wrong. he went out for air and noticed that shrink wrap on his boat was strangely out of place. he went to the garage and grabbed a step ladder. >> i got three steps up the ladder, and i rolled it up, and i can
bush and mrs. bush, and we'll bring it to you tomorrow night. but we want to turn first and right away to the latest on the boston bombings. we're all going to hear from someone we've been waiting to meet, the boston man who went out of his home to look at his boat and ended up ending a massive manhunt for a terror suspect. and how he did it is even more extraordinary than we knew. we turn to news anchor ed harding of our boston affiliate wtvb, with the exclusive interview tonight. >> i...
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mr. bush was joined by president obama yesterday along with three of their predecessors for the dedication of what is just a massive building. the current occupant of the oval office reflected on the exclusive group who know the pressures of serving as commander in chief. >> when all the living former presidents are together, it's also a special day for our democracy. we've been called the world's most exclusive club and we do have a pretty nice clubhouse. but the truth is, our club is more like a support group. the last time we all got together was just before i took office, and i needed that because as each of these leaders will tell you, no matter how much you may think you are ready to assume the office of the presidency, it's impossible to truly understand the nature of the job until it's yours. >> former president bill clinton talked about his close relationship with the bush family. >> starting with my work with president george h.w. bush on the tsunami and aftermath of katrina, pe
mr. bush was joined by president obama yesterday along with three of their predecessors for the dedication of what is just a massive building. the current occupant of the oval office reflected on the exclusive group who know the pressures of serving as commander in chief. >> when all the living former presidents are together, it's also a special day for our democracy. we've been called the world's most exclusive club and we do have a pretty nice clubhouse. but the truth is, our club is...
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mrs. bush, mrs. bush, mrs. bush hager, mrs. bush, nice to have you all here. welcome. thank you. >> thank you a lot. >> what are your emotions, mrs. bush, as you watch the dedication of this library and you've been through this before. the dedication of your husband's library. >> this may be one of our happiest moments. and we have a fourth generation. she just didn't bring her. >> yeah, i wasn't sure whether to congratulate you all first on the dedication of the library and the center or on the fact that you are now a great grandmother -- >> again. >> again. and you are a grandmother, and you're a mother and you're an aunt. >> yes! >> let's take that first. how are you feeling? >> i'm feeling great. we left the little babe because this happens once and we would only leave the babe for my popsicle and be here today. but, of course, we love her, she's so darling and i can't wait until she meets her great grandmother. >> your mom was glowing in an interview we did just a few minutes ago and barbara as an aunt, how are you feeling? >> i'm thrilled. i was with jenna when m
mrs. bush, mrs. bush, mrs. bush hager, mrs. bush, nice to have you all here. welcome. thank you. >> thank you a lot. >> what are your emotions, mrs. bush, as you watch the dedication of this library and you've been through this before. the dedication of your husband's library. >> this may be one of our happiest moments. and we have a fourth generation. she just didn't bring her. >> yeah, i wasn't sure whether to congratulate you all first on the dedication of the library...
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the 9/11 attacks coming only eight months into mr. bush's first term are a central theme. >> when our freedom came under attack we made tough decisions required to keep the american people safe. >> reporter: what critics will seize on at the library -- that the iraq war is treated here as part and parcel of the par on terror, an argument many reject. but president bush told matt lauer this morning on "today" the exhibit is factual. >> do you think you will convince people that was an unjust war, the wrong war at the wrong time that perhaps you were right? >> look, the whole purpose is to lay out the facts as i saw them at the time. people will make their own judgments. >> reporter: today was not a day for disagreements. it was, instead, a day for family and country. a day to see a former leader, however divisive as a man. >> it was the honor of a lifetime to lead a country as brave and as noble as the united states. whatever challenges come before us, i will always believe our nation's best days lie ahead. god bless. [ applause ] >> r
the 9/11 attacks coming only eight months into mr. bush's first term are a central theme. >> when our freedom came under attack we made tough decisions required to keep the american people safe. >> reporter: what critics will seize on at the library -- that the iraq war is treated here as part and parcel of the par on terror, an argument many reject. but president bush told matt lauer this morning on "today" the exhibit is factual. >> do you think you will convince...
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you asked her about jeb bush running for president. here's what she said. >> mrs. bush, would you like to see your son, jeb, run? >> he's by far the best qualified man. but no. i really don't. i think it's a great country. there are a lot of great families. and it's not just four families or whatever. there are just -- there are other people out there that are very qualified. and we've had enough bushes. he is the most qualified, but i don't think he'll run. >> all right. matt, full disclosure, david and i were watching this. david and i were watching this together. our mouths fell open. what were the reactions of the other three women there? >> well, you know, what's funny, we were sitting there and i was talking to jenna bush about the possibility of jeb running. she was kind of talking, and i could see that barbara bush wanted to speak and finally jenna looked over and said, i'm surprised we haven't heard from gamma yet. all i had to do was look at her and she went -- i think the reaction from them was the reaction from you. she's always known to speak her mind,
you asked her about jeb bush running for president. here's what she said. >> mrs. bush, would you like to see your son, jeb, run? >> he's by far the best qualified man. but no. i really don't. i think it's a great country. there are a lot of great families. and it's not just four families or whatever. there are just -- there are other people out there that are very qualified. and we've had enough bushes. he is the most qualified, but i don't think he'll run. >> all right....
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. >> mrs. bush, how would you characterize president bush post white house >> i would say relaxed. so released he doesn't do the dishings . we are very busy. >> one of your friends said you have no idea how relieved he is to be out of the game. he doesn't miss politicings. >> i am interested in politics and our country's future. you know,ip watch all these shows about what the pol on -- politicians are saying i have no desire to be a participant. i a partace pant and i - participant either campaigning or governing. once your time is up, you exit the stage and let the next person to give it his best shot. >> if you were not still in politicings, they would say you left 33 percent approval ratings and the low 25, october of 2008, this past week, 49 percent of the latest fox poll and 47 percent in the washington abc poles. why is that. >> because i don't care. >> how many timings have i asked you about pollings. >> it is the same answer. they go up and they go down. what matters more than polls is your belief system . the real challenge in the post presidency, can you find a way to ho
. >> mrs. bush, how would you characterize president bush post white house >> i would say relaxed. so released he doesn't do the dishings . we are very busy. >> one of your friends said you have no idea how relieved he is to be out of the game. he doesn't miss politicings. >> i am interested in politics and our country's future. you know,ip watch all these shows about what the pol on -- politicians are saying i have no desire to be a participant. i a partace pant and i -...
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laura bush, mrs. hillary rodham clinton, mrs. barbara bush, mrs. rosalynn carter. ♪ ladies and gentlemen, the president of the united states, barack obama, president george w. bush, president bill president george h.w. bush, president jimmy carter. ♪ ♪ \[cheers and applause] please remain standing for the invocation by the reverend mark craig followed by the presentation of colors. >> let us pray. we have gathered here today, oh, god, to offer thanks for the life and the legacy of president and mrs. george w. bush. we thank you for their distinguished leadership to our nation. moreover, we are grateful for their moral courage and commitment to public service. oh, god, our lord, creator and sustainer, today we honor a man who genuinely believes in your quest of freedom for all. we ask that president bush and his family continue to feel the prayers and support of people all over the world who recognize his past and continued work for the expansion of freedom. we ask your blessings upon the george w. bush presidential center and all who will wal
laura bush, mrs. hillary rodham clinton, mrs. barbara bush, mrs. rosalynn carter. ♪ ladies and gentlemen, the president of the united states, barack obama, president george w. bush, president bill president george h.w. bush, president jimmy carter. ♪ ♪ \[cheers and applause] please remain standing for the invocation by the reverend mark craig followed by the presentation of colors. >> let us pray. we have gathered here today, oh, god, to offer thanks for the life and the legacy of...
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bush's presidential library. mr. obama and the first lady arrived there last night. then, they headlined a big democratic fund-raiser. for more on that, and what's ahead for today, here's abc's brandi hitt. >> reporter: four years after leaving office, former president george w. bush will gather with thousands in dallas today, for the dedication of his presidential library and museum. >> i've decided to stay out of the limelight, because, one, i'm comfortable with that decision. and, two, i don't want to undermine our president. >> reporter: in his first exclusive interview with abc news, the 43rd president described the $250 million center on texas' smu campus, that looks back on his life and career, including many tumultuous times as president. from 9/11, to hurricane katrina. and the wars in afghanistan and iraq, where the museum points out, there were no weapons of mass destruction. >> as far as i'm concerned, the debate is over. i did what i did. and historians will ultimately judge those decisions. >> reporter: the president wants museumgoers to face the tough
bush's presidential library. mr. obama and the first lady arrived there last night. then, they headlined a big democratic fund-raiser. for more on that, and what's ahead for today, here's abc's brandi hitt. >> reporter: four years after leaving office, former president george w. bush will gather with thousands in dallas today, for the dedication of his presidential library and museum. >> i've decided to stay out of the limelight, because, one, i'm comfortable with that decision....
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bush. >> your mother showed me some of your landscapes and animal paintings. and i thought they were great! really great. and i seriously considered calling you and asking you to do a portrait of me until i saw the results of your sister's hacked e mail. those are wonderful but at my age think i should keep my teeth. >> former president clinton has a library in little rock, arkansas. the office of presidential lie brair yeez runs 14 libraries here nationwide including two near california. the nixon lie brairy and ronald reagan library in simi valley. we have a slide show for you at abc 7 news.com. >> still ahead at 4:00 it's a gem of a tale. one woman went to diamond worth $5,000 but getting it wasn't that easy. >> i'm spencer christian. looking at wlu skies from our east bay hills camera. blue skies easy to say than sing. more are on the way. i'll have the forecast coming up. >> at 4:38 another live look at the commute. bridge here righthand side of the screen heading towards the peninsula. heavier for folks heading back to hayward on the lefthand side. stay
bush. >> your mother showed me some of your landscapes and animal paintings. and i thought they were great! really great. and i seriously considered calling you and asking you to do a portrait of me until i saw the results of your sister's hacked e mail. those are wonderful but at my age think i should keep my teeth. >> former president clinton has a library in little rock, arkansas. the office of presidential lie brair yeez runs 14 libraries here nationwide including two near...
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bush mrs. laura bush. [applause] of callinge honor them my friends for more than 40 and i've been privileged to witness firsthand the instead principled leadership of president bush. those who come here will learn leadership and about consequential time in american history. researchers and scholars will presidential records housed in the archives. students and museum visitors modernarn about the american presidency, first decade of the 21st century, and the story of george and laura bush. on the other side of this is the george w. bush institute. here, thinkers and doers are advance freedom and defend the principles that mrs. bushsident and throughout their lives and through their service to texas, america and the world. today is the day to celebrate president and mrs. bush for their commitment to this honor the american presidency and to look forward this mostact important civic institution will leave on the lives of people in country and around the world. we are honored that you have joined us today. wel
bush mrs. laura bush. [applause] of callinge honor them my friends for more than 40 and i've been privileged to witness firsthand the instead principled leadership of president bush. those who come here will learn leadership and about consequential time in american history. researchers and scholars will presidential records housed in the archives. students and museum visitors modernarn about the american presidency, first decade of the 21st century, and the story of george and laura bush. on...
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bush presidential center. ♪ >> the george w. bush presidential center will continue his and mrs. bush's legacy for future generations. it was an honor and privilege to work for the man known as bush 43. as he and his family continue to grow we all look forward to seeing what the future holds. thank you for joining me. good night. >> today marks a major milestone in a journey that began 20-years ago when i announced my campaign for governor of texas. some of you were there that day. a lot of you were there that day. i picture looking a little younger. you probably picture me with a little less gray hair. in politics you learn who your real friends are. our friends have stood with us every step of the way. and today is the day to give you a proper thanks. and democracy, the purpose of public office is not to fulfill personal ambition, but elected officials must serve a cause greater than themselves. the political winds blow left and right, tolls rise a-- polls rise and fall, supporters come and go. but the leaders are defined the convictions they hold. my deepest conviction the gui
bush presidential center. ♪ >> the george w. bush presidential center will continue his and mrs. bush's legacy for future generations. it was an honor and privilege to work for the man known as bush 43. as he and his family continue to grow we all look forward to seeing what the future holds. thank you for joining me. good night. >> today marks a major milestone in a journey that began 20-years ago when i announced my campaign for governor of texas. some of you were there that...
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bush presidential center will continue his and mrs. bush's legacy for future generations. it was an honor and privilege to work for the man known as bush 43. as he and his family continue to grow we all look forward to seeing what the future holds. thank you for joining me. good night. >> today marks a major milestone in a journey that began 20-years ago when i announced my campaign for governor of texas. some of you were there that day. a lot of you were there that day. i picture looking a little younger. you probably picture me with a little less gray hair. in politics you learn who your real friends are. our friends have stood with us every step of the way. and today is the day to give you a proper thanks. and democracy, the purpose of public office is not to fulfill personal ambition, but elected officials must serve a cause greater than themselves. the political winds blow left and right, tolls rise a-- polls rise and fall, supporters come and go. but the leaders are defined the convictions they hold. my deepest conviction the guiding principle of the administration i
bush presidential center will continue his and mrs. bush's legacy for future generations. it was an honor and privilege to work for the man known as bush 43. as he and his family continue to grow we all look forward to seeing what the future holds. thank you for joining me. good night. >> today marks a major milestone in a journey that began 20-years ago when i announced my campaign for governor of texas. some of you were there that day. a lot of you were there that day. i picture looking...
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mrs. bush will give diane a behind-the-scenes tour. and diane will anchor "world news" from the library wednesday night. "gma" is back tomorrow morning. and diane will be back in this chair tomorrow night. for david muir and all of us here at abc news, i'm dan harris. thank you for watching. and have a great night. >>> next at 6:00, new details tonight on the suspect in the boston bombings. what changed this afternoon that has led to some communication with police. >>> plus, golden gate park trarchlt what happened that left this garbage piled up. live doppler 7hd is clear but changes are ahead. the big warmup and what is ahead at for your work week. abc7 news at 6:00 starts now. >>> things are heating up across the bay area. lots of people headed outside to enjoy the warm weather, as well they should taking a live look outside, right now, you can see the gorgeous blue sky, still clear and very sunny. good evening, i'm in for ama daetz who is on assignment in boston. we want to get right to abc7 meteorologist leigh glaser for a look at
mrs. bush will give diane a behind-the-scenes tour. and diane will anchor "world news" from the library wednesday night. "gma" is back tomorrow morning. and diane will be back in this chair tomorrow night. for david muir and all of us here at abc news, i'm dan harris. thank you for watching. and have a great night. >>> next at 6:00, new details tonight on the suspect in the boston bombings. what changed this afternoon that has led to some communication with police....
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endow president bush, mrs. bush and their entire family with your blessings and our eternal goodwill, and may you bless our nation and all of your creation. amen. [inaudible conversations] [applause] >> thanks for coming. awesome job. >> what an honor. ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ >> ladies and gentlemen, thank you for coming today. this concludes our program. [applause] jon: and with a whole lot of pageant ri and a bit of emotion, the bush presidential center is officially open on the campus of smu in dallas, texas. a historic day as the current president and the four living ex-presidents all in attendance along with, i might mention, nine presidents and prime ministers, former, from foreign nations including tony blair of britain and prime minister john major of australia. also there our very own fox news dignitary, our chief political correspondent, carl cameron, who's been watching all of this. carl? >> reporter: hi jon. tremendous pomp and circumstance, true history and great affection shared by the former pres
endow president bush, mrs. bush and their entire family with your blessings and our eternal goodwill, and may you bless our nation and all of your creation. amen. [inaudible conversations] [applause] >> thanks for coming. awesome job. >> what an honor. ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ >> ladies and gentlemen, thank you for coming today. this concludes our program. [applause] jon: and with a whole lot of pageant ri and a bit of emotion, the bush presidential center is officially open on...
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and politics was not entirely absent from the day's proceedings, as the current president pointed to mr. bush's unsuccessful push for immigration reform. >> seven years ago president bush restarted an important conversation by speaking with the american people about our history as a nation of laws and a nation of immigrants. and even though comprehensive immigration reform has taken little longer than any of us expected, i am hopeful that this year, with the help of speaker boehner and some of the senators and members of congress who are here today, that we bring it home. and if we do that it will be in large part thanks to the hard work of president george w. bush. >> there is a large people when i wouldn't have been found in a library. >> the polit wag kinds blow left and right, polls right and fall, supporters come and go. but in the end, leaders are defined by the convictions they hold. and my deepest conviction, the guiding principles of the administration is that the united states of america must strife to expand the reach of freedom. as president i tried to act on these principle
and politics was not entirely absent from the day's proceedings, as the current president pointed to mr. bush's unsuccessful push for immigration reform. >> seven years ago president bush restarted an important conversation by speaking with the american people about our history as a nation of laws and a nation of immigrants. and even though comprehensive immigration reform has taken little longer than any of us expected, i am hopeful that this year, with the help of speaker boehner and...
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. >> mrs. bush, how would you characterize president bush post white house >> i would say relaxed. so released he doesn't do the dishings . we are very busy. >> one of your friends said you have no idea how relieved he is to be out of the game. he doesn't miss politicings. >> i am interested in politics and our country's future. you know,ip watch all these shows about what the pol on -- politicians are saying i have no desire to be a participant. i a partace pant and i - participant either campaigning or governing. once your time is up, you exit the stage and let the next person to give it his best shot. >> if you were not still in politicings, they would say you left 33 percent approval ratings and the low 25, october of 2008, this past week, 49 percent of the latest fox poll and 47 percent in the washington abc poles. why is that. >> because i don't care. >> how many timings have i asked you about pollings. >> it is the same answer. they go up and they go down. what matters more than polls is your belief system . the real challenge in the post presidency, can you find a way to ho
. >> mrs. bush, how would you characterize president bush post white house >> i would say relaxed. so released he doesn't do the dishings . we are very busy. >> one of your friends said you have no idea how relieved he is to be out of the game. he doesn't miss politicings. >> i am interested in politics and our country's future. you know,ip watch all these shows about what the pol on -- politicians are saying i have no desire to be a participant. i a partace pant and i -...
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. >> historians are likely to rank mr. bush's fiscal response to hurricane katrina as his greatest failing in office. there was the financial collapse in late 2007 it traces back to clinton era housing policies. the polling surge for george w. bush to the president's actions of the aftermath of what was the most traumatic events of the bush years. >> 9-11 as the most defining moment of their lives like pearl harbor or kennedy assassination. people will remember 9-11 and recall george w. bush in my opinion did a good job of uniting the country. >> there is much more to the bush 43 legacy tax cuts no child left behind the war in afghanistan and a major push when henry kissinger told nixon history would be tighter to him than his contemporaries. nixon replied that depends on who is writing history. >>> it is 6 minutes to the top of the hour. what do you get when a cat dresses up like a shark? we are going to tell you that coming up next. also we want to talk about our question of the day. we told you about a west virginia law
. >> historians are likely to rank mr. bush's fiscal response to hurricane katrina as his greatest failing in office. there was the financial collapse in late 2007 it traces back to clinton era housing policies. the polling surge for george w. bush to the president's actions of the aftermath of what was the most traumatic events of the bush years. >> 9-11 as the most defining moment of their lives like pearl harbor or kennedy assassination. people will remember 9-11 and recall...
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. >> if that alone, mr. bush's cadence and doctrine and style, if that alone is not enough to stir memories how it went for all those years, take note today was just the private opening, the first day the general public can visit the george w. bush library is next week. the first day the general public can go with specifically be may 1st, 2013, ten years to the day after this happened on may 1st, 2003, they are opening the george w. bush presidential library 10 years after the mission accomplished speech either an inside joke for this is some kind of crisis management business school test of the poop school thesis americans really do have shockingly short memories. [ thunder crashes ] [ female announcer ] some people like to pretend a flood could never happen to them. and that their homeowners insurance protects them. [ thunder crashes ] it doesn't. stop pretending. only flood insurance covers floods. ♪ visit floodsmart.gov/pretend to learn your risk. >>> the honor of a lifetime to lead a country as brave
. >> if that alone, mr. bush's cadence and doctrine and style, if that alone is not enough to stir memories how it went for all those years, take note today was just the private opening, the first day the general public can visit the george w. bush library is next week. the first day the general public can go with specifically be may 1st, 2013, ten years to the day after this happened on may 1st, 2003, they are opening the george w. bush presidential library 10 years after the mission...
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bush and mrs. bush. >> to president and mrs. carter to current and former world leaders at all distinguished guests here today. the show and i are honored to be with you to mark this historic occasion. welcome back to the kron 4 morning news. sadly as predicted this is still a mess and a hot spot. >> the san mateo bridge or install has been cleared for nearly 45 minutes. if you have been watching you heard me say expect to see stopped ago conditions again as does back up continue to unwind. that is what we have. we are still looking at big delays for the san mateo bridge at your best advice is to use the dumbarton bridge or the san francisco oakland, bay ridge at your alternate this morning. >> we're seeing some improvement. interstate 80 is a lot hotspot was down the drive time 33 minutes. it is still about 50% higher than it should be in the west bound erection. looking at your ride on a 80 westbound this is one of the reasons why you should think about using this bridge instead of the san mateo bridge. it has been a light app
bush and mrs. bush. >> to president and mrs. carter to current and former world leaders at all distinguished guests here today. the show and i are honored to be with you to mark this historic occasion. welcome back to the kron 4 morning news. sadly as predicted this is still a mess and a hot spot. >> the san mateo bridge or install has been cleared for nearly 45 minutes. if you have been watching you heard me say expect to see stopped ago conditions again as does back up continue to...
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bush to me that. i won't give an interview. sorry but no. investigation is a dead. end he says sick it can stop you and keep quiet or else you'll suffer the consequences. even if they're your bodyguards to watch themselves to because the same goes for them. blood rivers for gold sage i never heard of such a case as ours where so much money in gold has been stolen for so many years. for all the gold in colombia on our t.v. . cut. a gulf monarchy fueling flames of all the rest and activist in pole position gridlocked nobody's asian who isn't over the right thing to be seen to be credible god when the bureau job is of course a formula for controversy burning rubber on the streets of bahrain checker fly ship weekend on our team. the news about international airport in the very heart of moscow. on r t the second suspect in the boston marathon bombings is captured alive after an intense manhunt but his mother exclusively tells us that the f.b.i. has been hounding the family for you. iraqis voted their first election since the u.s. military withdrawal but hopes for democra
bush to me that. i won't give an interview. sorry but no. investigation is a dead. end he says sick it can stop you and keep quiet or else you'll suffer the consequences. even if they're your bodyguards to watch themselves to because the same goes for them. blood rivers for gold sage i never heard of such a case as ours where so much money in gold has been stolen for so many years. for all the gold in colombia on our t.v. . cut. a gulf monarchy fueling flames of all the rest and activist in...
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john king talked to them inside the new library. >> mr. president, mrs. bush, thank you for your time. congratulations this is a beautiful place. >> thank you very much. >> she's a beautiful child. >> interesting time of life. >> it is. >> i want to spend most of our time on the lessons we will learn when we visit this place over the years. as the man who was commander in chief on 9/11, what went through your mind when you heard explosions at the finish line of the boston marathon? >> i was reminded that evil exists and that there are people in the world who are willing to kill innocent people to advance a cause. i don't know what this cause is. but we'll find out. during the same week in a town close to us in crawford, a plant exploded. and both incidents reminded me of how fragile life can be for some. and both incidents, you know, made us weep knowing that somebody was hurting a lot. >> let's focus on this place. it's beautiful. you're the librarian in the family. are you the decider when it comes to this building? >> well, i was the chairman of the de
john king talked to them inside the new library. >> mr. president, mrs. bush, thank you for your time. congratulations this is a beautiful place. >> thank you very much. >> she's a beautiful child. >> interesting time of life. >> it is. >> i want to spend most of our time on the lessons we will learn when we visit this place over the years. as the man who was commander in chief on 9/11, what went through your mind when you heard explosions at the finish line...
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barbara bush, the shot heard round the world about her son from the "today" show. watch. >> mrs. bush, would you like to see your son, jeb, run? >> he's by far the best qualified man but, no. i really don't. i think it's a great country. there are a lot of great families and it's not just four families or 0 whatever. there's other people out there that are very qualified, and we've had enough bushes. >> sounded like jesse jackson, stay out the bushes. karen, what did that mean? you don't have to protect jeb. >> i think the instinct of a mom to protect yet another son from the spears of the political process. i think that's exactly what it was. jeb bush has big shoulders and if he decides to run, he would be a great candidate. >> that's what we call new england encouragement. i tell you this, i don't know what jeb will do. i work for him by disclosure. if he does decide to run, one day he will be president. >> when governor bush was running, she once predicted that he couldn't beat ann richards. we all know how that turned out. >> i think part of the challenge for jeb bush he woul
barbara bush, the shot heard round the world about her son from the "today" show. watch. >> mrs. bush, would you like to see your son, jeb, run? >> he's by far the best qualified man but, no. i really don't. i think it's a great country. there are a lot of great families and it's not just four families or 0 whatever. there's other people out there that are very qualified, and we've had enough bushes. >> sounded like jesse jackson, stay out the bushes. karen, what did...
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bush is beaming over his new title for the first time he can be called grandpa. mr. bush's daughter jenna bush hager and husband henry welcomed their first child over the weekend. baby girl margaret laura mila hager born in new york city named after her grandmothers. the former president said he met his new granddaughter and the family is elated. congratulations to them. >> big time congratulations. >> happy news. >> i am showing my age. i remember when jenna and her sister were the wild child partying girls, photos in college campus. >> twin sister barbara. >> now a mom. that's why you do stuff like that in college. someday real soon you will be a mom. congratulations to her. >> yeah. look at the happy couple there. they were married in 2008 on her parents' crawford, texas ranch. >> she's a contributor to "today" show and 31 years old. yeah, congratulations. >> good news. >>> we mentioned it is patriots day in massachusetts. that means two things, the red sox games starts at 11:00 a.m. boston marathon set to be run. 27,000 runners to start the 117th edition of the r
bush is beaming over his new title for the first time he can be called grandpa. mr. bush's daughter jenna bush hager and husband henry welcomed their first child over the weekend. baby girl margaret laura mila hager born in new york city named after her grandmothers. the former president said he met his new granddaughter and the family is elated. congratulations to them. >> big time congratulations. >> happy news. >> i am showing my age. i remember when jenna and her sister...
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and don't remember mr. bush's time in office. she says she are opening the president bush to the public on the ten year anniversary of the mission accomplished speak, an inside joke arrest or a crisis business school test of the poop cruise and americans have shockingly short memories. judy miller is a pulitzer prize winning investigative reporter and author. rich lowry is a fox news contributor. jimmy carter who has not had a lot of nice things to say about the bush administration, bush 43 was very generous in his praise yesterday. show was president obama who basically built his entire first campaign on being the anti-bush but the media couldn't say very many good things about the president. >> the media scorned george w. bush when he was in office and you can still hear that note of scorn and a lot of the -- in a lot of the coverage. according to i believe a "washington post" poll his approval rating is up to 47%. you think someone who is asking him questions or covering this event might have brought that up. the networks didn
and don't remember mr. bush's time in office. she says she are opening the president bush to the public on the ten year anniversary of the mission accomplished speak, an inside joke arrest or a crisis business school test of the poop cruise and americans have shockingly short memories. judy miller is a pulitzer prize winning investigative reporter and author. rich lowry is a fox news contributor. jimmy carter who has not had a lot of nice things to say about the bush administration, bush 43 was...
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today's ceremony also marks mr. bush's unofficial returns to the public eye for years later after the end of this deeply polarizing presidency. >> now more on the center. it is a sprawling 226,000 square feet, and is located on 23 a. of t campus of southern methodist university. the grounds include a 15 a. urban park recreating at texas prairie. the library and museum holds more than 70 million pages of paper records, 43,000 artifacts of a large holding of digital records of any presidential library. part of the museum is dedicated to the 911 attacks, the wars and iraq and afghanistan, hurricane katrina and various other historical events. >> across the nation air travelers are experiencing increased delays because of the forced federal spending cuts. you are air-traffic control reporting for duty because of furlough days. now, many are wondering whether lawmakers and the white house and fixed the problem. >> it would not deal with the many other negative effects of the sequestered. the kids got kicked off of head s
today's ceremony also marks mr. bush's unofficial returns to the public eye for years later after the end of this deeply polarizing presidency. >> now more on the center. it is a sprawling 226,000 square feet, and is located on 23 a. of t campus of southern methodist university. the grounds include a 15 a. urban park recreating at texas prairie. the library and museum holds more than 70 million pages of paper records, 43,000 artifacts of a large holding of digital records of any...
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bush presidential library. who feels like celebrating? come on. who? come on, any? come on, you guys. come on. man: how did i get here? dumb luck? or good decisions? ones i've made. ones we've all made. about marriage. children. money. about tomorrow. here's to good decisions. who matters most to you says the most about you. at massmutual we're owned by our policyowners, and they matter most to us. ready to plan for your family's future? we'll help you get there. as well as they could because they don't take it with food. switch to citracal maximum plus d. it's the only calcium supplement that can be taken with or without food. my doctor recommends citracal maximum. it's all about absorption. and "up to 75% lower copays." as a preferred pharmacy, walgreens can save you as much as 75% compared to other select pharmacies. walgreens, at the corner of happy and healthy. >>> america will keep its word to the men and women who have given us so much. even as we americans may at times disagree on matters of foreign policy, we share a profound respect and reference to nen an
bush presidential library. who feels like celebrating? come on. who? come on, any? come on, you guys. come on. man: how did i get here? dumb luck? or good decisions? ones i've made. ones we've all made. about marriage. children. money. about tomorrow. here's to good decisions. who matters most to you says the most about you. at massmutual we're owned by our policyowners, and they matter most to us. ready to plan for your family's future? we'll help you get there. as well as they could because...
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. >> you have -- you see -- you mentioned the football player, mr. bush. you have seen the basketball team and i'm sure other athletics. where does this rank as far as where injuries go and what you have witnessed? >> well, this is the worst that i've ever seen. certainly i know you mentioned the montana injury which is another one. i was watching when michael bush went down on television. i was not at the game itself, but our trainer at the time leaned over to me and knew what it was immediately, and this one was -- was equally as bad. this one occurred right on a stage where everybody could see it and i'm certainly our players reacted as such, as did our coaches, and it was very difficult to get themselves refocused but kevin did that himself by wanting the guys to come over there and telling them, you know, win the game. >> yeah. we could see him talking to -- to the players as he's laying down there on the court. i have to ask you how the team is doing, and, you know, on top of that followup. is this motivation for them to win, if kevin wants them to?
. >> you have -- you see -- you mentioned the football player, mr. bush. you have seen the basketball team and i'm sure other athletics. where does this rank as far as where injuries go and what you have witnessed? >> well, this is the worst that i've ever seen. certainly i know you mentioned the montana injury which is another one. i was watching when michael bush went down on television. i was not at the game itself, but our trainer at the time leaned over to me and knew what it...
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. >> if that alone, mr. bush's cadence and doctrine and style, if that alone is not enough to stir memories how it went for all those years, take note today was just the private opening. the first day the general public can visit the george w. bush library is next week. e rsday the general public can go with specifically be may 1st, 2013, ten years to the day after this happened on may 1st, 2003. they are opening the george w. bush presidential library ten-year anniversary of the mission accomplished speech either an inside joke for this is some kind of crisis management business school test of the poop school thesis americans really do have shockingly short memories. [ washer and dryer sounds ] for the things you can't wash, freshen them with febreze. ♪ because febreze doesn't just cover up odors... it penetrates deep into fabrics to eliminate odors and leaves a light, fresh scent. just another way febreze helps you breathe happy. and leaves a light, geico and we could help youo save on boat and motorcycl
. >> if that alone, mr. bush's cadence and doctrine and style, if that alone is not enough to stir memories how it went for all those years, take note today was just the private opening. the first day the general public can visit the george w. bush library is next week. e rsday the general public can go with specifically be may 1st, 2013, ten years to the day after this happened on may 1st, 2003. they are opening the george w. bush presidential library ten-year anniversary of the mission...
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and then, of course, he took exactly what mr. bush screwed up on the war side and he addressed that issue effectively. and the evolution of the war issue has removed it from the front pages. and then finally he did something which i thought he would never do. and that is in 2004 when he was in san francisco, he didn't want to stand and be photographed with mr. newsom because mr. newsom had just started the same-sex marriage process, with what appeared at that time to be legal authority. mr. obama, in the thoughtful election, he's evolved and gotten there to where now it clearly is the most significant change most of us have seen in the last six, seven, eight or nine years. >> now, jonathan, you jump in here on the other three. we're looking at gun control, some sort of grand bargain on the economy, with fiscal policy and taxes and spending thrown in, and we're looking for my standard -- maybe i'm tougher than most people on the liberal side -- i want to see a real workable, sustainable, enforceable immigration policy we're proud
and then, of course, he took exactly what mr. bush screwed up on the war side and he addressed that issue effectively. and the evolution of the war issue has removed it from the front pages. and then finally he did something which i thought he would never do. and that is in 2004 when he was in san francisco, he didn't want to stand and be photographed with mr. newsom because mr. newsom had just started the same-sex marriage process, with what appeared at that time to be legal authority. mr....
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. >> mr. president, let me say that i'm filled with admiration for you, and deep gratitude for you, about the great contributions you've made to the most needy people on earth. >> starting with my work with -- president george h.w. bush on the tsunami and the aftermath of katrina, people began to joke that i was getting so close to the bush family i had become the black sheep's son. my mother tolde not to talk too long today. and barbara, i will not let you down. >>> it's a great pleasure to be here. and to honor our oldest son and this is very special for barbara and me. god bless america and thank you very much. >> i appreciate my fellow members of the former presidents' club. 42, 41, and 39. i'm going to thank you all for your kind words and the example you have set. alexander hamilton once worried about ex-presidents wandering among the people like discontented ghosts. actually i think we seem pretty happy. >>> and could there be another addition to the bush presidential legacy? well mothe
. >> mr. president, let me say that i'm filled with admiration for you, and deep gratitude for you, about the great contributions you've made to the most needy people on earth. >> starting with my work with -- president george h.w. bush on the tsunami and the aftermath of katrina, people began to joke that i was getting so close to the bush family i had become the black sheep's son. my mother tolde not to talk too long today. and barbara, i will not let you down. >>> it's a...
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. >> jon, have we rushed to judgment on mr. bush? >> no, i don't think we have. but it is true that presidential reputations go up and down in history. when he left office, harry truman was very unpopular. and then later there were, you know, reassessments of him. that's been true of most of our presidents. but the problem for george w. bush is he just has less to work with when it comes to presidential rehabilitation. the smartest thing that he's done is to stay quiet. >> yes. >> over the last four years. so he seems like a less partisan figure. and that lets him be more popular because he hasn't been in there like tick cheney taking shots at president obama. but the fact remains that presidents are only remembered for a couple of big things that happened when they're in office. and i think we now do know, and it's not a rush to judgment, to say that those two big things were a trillion dollar war in iraq that was unnecessary. a war of choice, as they said. and it was the wrong choice. almost everybody agrees with that now. and the worst economic recession since
. >> jon, have we rushed to judgment on mr. bush? >> no, i don't think we have. but it is true that presidential reputations go up and down in history. when he left office, harry truman was very unpopular. and then later there were, you know, reassessments of him. that's been true of most of our presidents. but the problem for george w. bush is he just has less to work with when it comes to presidential rehabilitation. the smartest thing that he's done is to stay quiet. >>...
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endow president bush, mrs. bush and their entire family with your blessings, and our eternal goodwill. and may you bless our nation and all of your creation. amen. >> thank you, stanley. ♪ ♪ >>> we've been watching our msnbc special live coverage of the dedication snrm for the new george w. bush presidential center. i'm chris matthews, in dallas on campus of smu, southern methodist university. moments ago, we heard the former president himself, as well as his father, george herbert walker bush, former presidents clinton and carter and president obama. president george w. bush said he made the decisions he did to make country safe, the moments that defined his presidency, 9/11 and katrina. the word he said mother than any other was freedom. repeating that over and over. the one word he did not utter was iraq. never heard it today. the president getting emotional as he wrapped up his speech. joining me here in dallas is david gregory, moderator of nbc's "meet the press." chuck todd, nbc's political director a
endow president bush, mrs. bush and their entire family with your blessings, and our eternal goodwill. and may you bless our nation and all of your creation. amen. >> thank you, stanley. ♪ ♪ >>> we've been watching our msnbc special live coverage of the dedication snrm for the new george w. bush presidential center. i'm chris matthews, in dallas on campus of smu, southern methodist university. moments ago, we heard the former president himself, as well as his father, george...